Explore the Family Name Amero
The meaning of Amero
Altered form of French Amirault. History: The Ameros are descendants of François Amirault dit Tourangeau from France (see Amirault).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Amero appears to have seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Amero was ranked 36,860 in terms of popularity and had a count of 571. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 39,352 with a count of 559, indicating a decline of 2.1%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 9.52%, dropping from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #39,352 | -6.76% |
| Count | 571 | 559 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amero
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Amero surname who identify as White decreased slightly from 91.42% to 90.34%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 36.14%, rising from 3.68% to 5.01%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased from 2.45% to 2.68%. It's important to note that no individuals with the Amero surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 90.34% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 5.01% | 36.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.68% | 9.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |